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Design Conditions Required | Picture GallerySand separators are an integral part in protecting downstream production equipment from well-formation sand and/or frac sand. KW International manufactures and remanufactures various sizes and pressure ratings of sand separators. From 14"O.D. to 40"I.D. L-Type or our low profile high volume spherical design... 2,000 wpsig - 10,000 wpsig. Our sand traps are designed for stationary applications and/or mounted on transportable L-shape type skids. Design Conditions Required
SandSome wellstreams produce quantities of sand and sediment with the oil and gas. Unless the separator is designed to handle sand, the outlet liquid connections, bottom of the separator, and other connections in the liquid section will become plugged with sand and the separator will become inoperative. Cone bottoms are installed in vertical separators with sand jets so the sand can periodically be stirred and dumped. The cone can be the bottom head of the vessel or a false cone can be fabricated inside the lower portion of the separator to achieve the same results at a more economical cost. Horizontal separators require more elaborate modifications. Usually more dump connections are provided and special baffles over these connections (referred to as sand pans) are provided to prevent them from becoming plugged. Sand jets running the full length of the separator are provided to stir the sand before dumping. In selecting which separator to use, local experience is an important factor. Picture Gallery
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